Busted Racquet

Breaking down the epic 20-minute game that won Roger Federer Wimbledon

Minutes after Roger Federer and Andy Murray returned to the court after a lengthy rain delay and roof closure, they played an epic, 26-point game that featured six break points and lasted 20 minutes. When it was finally over, Federer broke and took his first lead of the match at 4-2. That break of Murray's serve would prove to be the decisive moment in his run to his seventh Wimbledon title.

Busted Racquet fired up the DVR to re-watch the game. What follows is a play-by-play, along with our imperfect determination about how each man played on the crucial game points. We found that Murray was fearless and aggressive in saving the first three Federer break opportunities but failed to take advantage when he had game point, hitting numerous unforced errors and struggling with his first serve.

25 -- Deuce 10 -- Murray fails to put away an easy overhead, Federer gets to the shot deep behind the baseline and lobs the ball over Murray, who fell at the net. Murray challenges another shot that was on the line.

26 -- Ad Federer, BP 6 -- SS -- Murray almost hits his second serve long. Federer turns around it with a forehand and takes charge of the point, putting Murray on his heels. The Scotsman slams his racquet to the ground after netting a lunging backhand and Federer took the biggest step to his seventh Wimbledon title. (Federer forced error)

ESPN immediately cut to a bar in Murray's hometown in Scotland. Appropriately, the bartender was passing out beers. They'd need it.